Arthur Rees (cricketer) facts for kids
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Arthur Westland Rees
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| Born | 9 September 1866 Hokitika, New Zealand |
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| Died | 1 January 1921 (aged 54) Gisborne, New Zealand |
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| Bowling | Slow left-arm orthodox | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Bowler | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relations | William Lee Rees (father) Grace family |
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| 1889–90 | Auckland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1896–97 | Hawke's Bay | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: ESPNcricinfo, 6 May 2022
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Arthur Westland Rees (born September 9, 1866 – died January 1, 1921) was a talented cricketer from New Zealand. He played in important matches called "first-class cricket" for teams like Auckland and Hawke's Bay. This was between the years 1889 and 1897. He made a big splash early on, taking 25 wickets in just his first two major games!
About Arthur Rees
Arthur Rees was born in Hokitika, New Zealand. His father was William Lee Rees. Arthur went to Auckland Grammar School and later studied at Caius College, Cambridge in England.
In 1889, Arthur came back to New Zealand. He became a lawyer, known as a barrister and solicitor, in 1890. By 1893, he had opened his own law office in Gisborne.
Cricket Skills
Arthur Rees was a "left-arm slow bowler." This means he bowled with his left arm and used slower, spinning balls to try and get batsmen out.
In the 1889–90 cricket season, Arthur played three matches for Auckland. He took an amazing 32 wickets in these games. A "wicket" is when a bowler gets a batsman out.
His Best Games
Arthur had a fantastic start to his first-class cricket career. In his very first match against the Otago team, he took 6 wickets for only 27 runs. Later in the same game, he took 8 wickets for 36 runs. He bowled continuously in this match!
Just a few days later, he played against the Canterbury team. In that game, he took 7 wickets for 35 runs and then 4 wickets for 63 runs. He was the best bowler in New Zealand that season, taking 38 wickets in total.
Family Life
Arthur Rees married Mabel Margaret Crawford in Gisborne in May 1893. He passed away at his home in Gisborne on New Year's Day in 1921. He had been sick for a short time. His wife, one son, and three daughters survived him.
See also
- List of Auckland representative cricketers
